Publisher's Synopsis
COMPLETELY REVISED WITH THE LATEST HVAC DESIGN PRACTICES !
Based on the most recent standards from ASHRAE, the fifth edition provides complete and up–to–date coverage of all aspects of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. You ll find the latest load calculation procedures, indoor air quality procedures, and issues related to ozone depletion. Also integrated throughout the text are numerous worked examples that clearly show you how to apply the concepts in realistic scenarios. A CD–ROM containing five computer programs is included to help you perform calculations and simulations.
KEY FEATURES OF THE FIFTH EDITION
- Both SI and English units are used throughout the text.
- Cooling load calculations have been completely revised to state–of–the–art, heat balance methods as recommended by new ASHRAE guidelines.
- A new section on steam piping design is included.
- Discussions of ground source systems, boilers, and fre e cooling has been added.
- New information is included on air elimination in liquid distribution systems.
- Five new computer programs on the CD–ROM cover psychometrics & air quality, load calculations, piping system design, duct system design, and cooling coil simulation.
